High leverage
High leverage possessions are those where the outcome has an above-average impact on which team wins the game, based on the score, time remaining, and relative team strength. Learn more
Minimum 150 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ![]() | Devin Booker | 43.3% |
| 76 | ![]() | Chris Paul | 20.2% |
| 93 | ![]() | Cameron Johnson | 18.8% |
| 140 | ![]() | Landry Shamet | 14.5% |
| 147 | ![]() | Deandre Ayton | 13.8% |
| 148 | ![]() | Mikal Bridges | 13.7% |
| 161 | ![]() | Torrey Craig | 12.4% |
| 163 | ![]() | Jae Crowder | 12.1% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2021-22 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Trae Young (45.7%, ATL), Joel Embiid (45.3%, PHI), Devin Booker (43.3%, PHX), Nikola Jokić (41.5%, DEN), and Ja Morant (41.0%, MEM).







